Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 2025

Hey there! I’m so glad you’re here at The Trekking Mama. Your privacy matters to me, and I want to be upfront about how I handle any information you share when you visit my site, sign up for my newsletter, or interact with my content.

What Information I Collect

Information You Give Me

Email subscriptions: Your email address when you sign up for my newsletter
Comments: Your name, email, and any information you share in comments
Contact forms: Whatever you choose to tell me when you reach out

Information Collected Automatically

Website analytics: How you use my site (pages visited, time spent, etc.)
Cookies: Small files that help my site work better and remember your preferences
Device info: What device and browser you’re using

How I Use Your Information

Send you content: Newsletter updates, hiking tips, and new blog posts
Improve my site: Understanding what content you love most
Respond to you: Answer questions and respond to comments
Legal stuff: Comply with laws and protect my rights

Cookies and Tracking

I use cookies to make my site work better for you. Here’s what’s happening:

Google Analytics: Helps me understand how people use my site
Advertising cookies: Shows you relevant ads through various advertising networks
Social media: Makes it easy to share my content

You can turn off cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of my site might not work as well.

Third-Party Services

I work with some outside companies to make my site run smoothly:

Email service: For sending newsletters (like MailChimp or ConvertKit)
Analytics: Google Analytics to understand site traffic
Advertising: Various advertising networks to display relevant ads
Social platforms: Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook sharing features

These services have their own privacy policies, which I encourage you to read.

Affiliate Links

I participate in affiliate programs, including REI Co-op and Amazon Associates. When you click on affiliate links and make purchases, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend gear I actually use and believe in!

Your Choices

Email: Unsubscribe anytime using the link in my emails
Cookies: Turn them off in your browser (though the site might not work as well)
Comments: You can ask me to remove your comments
Data access: Want to know what info I have about you? Just ask!

Data Security

I take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no internet transmission is 100% secure. I do my best, but I can’t guarantee perfect security.

Changes to This Policy

I might update this policy occasionally. When I do, I’ll post the updated version here and update the date at the top.

Contact Me

Questions about this privacy policy? Reach out to me at privacy@thetrekkingmama.com or through my contact page.